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Dwarf Milkwort

Polygala amarella

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

German Sumpf-Kreuzblume

Similar Species in Polygala

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Blood Milkwort
Polygala sanguinea
Not Evaluated
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Chalk milkwort
Polygala calcarea
Least Concern
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Common Milkwort
Polygala vulgaris
Vulnerable
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Drumheads
Polygala cruciata
Extinct
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Galapagos Milkwort
Polygala galapageia
Least Concern
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Heath Milkwort
Polygala serpyllifolia
Vulnerable
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Myrtle-leaf milkwort
Polygala myrtifolia
Not Evaluated
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Orosne
Polygala paniculata
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dwarf Milkwort?
The scientific name of Dwarf Milkwort is Polygala amarella. It belongs to the genus Polygala.
What is the conservation status of Dwarf Milkwort?
Dwarf Milkwort (Polygala amarella) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dwarf Milkwort live?
Dwarf Milkwort is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Dwarf Milkwort belong to?
Dwarf Milkwort (Polygala amarella) belongs to the genus Polygala, which is part of the taxonomic family Polygalaceae.
Is Dwarf Milkwort endangered?
No, Dwarf Milkwort (Polygala amarella) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Dwarf Milkwort belong to?
Dwarf Milkwort (Polygala amarella) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Dwarf Milkwort?
The closest relatives of Dwarf Milkwort in the genus Polygala include Blood Milkwort, Chalk milkwort, Common Milkwort, Drumheads, Galapagos Milkwort.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Polygala — 13 Species

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Blood Milkwort
Polygala sanguinea
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Chalk milkwort
Polygala calcarea
LC 🐾
Common Milkwort
Polygala vulgaris
VU 🐾
Drumheads
Polygala cruciata
EX
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Dwarf Milkwort
Polygala amarella
LC
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Galapagos Milkwort
Polygala galapageia
LC 🐾
Heath Milkwort
Polygala serpyllifolia
VU 🐾
Myrtle-leaf milkwort
Polygala myrtifolia
NE 🐾
Orosne
Polygala paniculata
NE 🐾
Seneca Root
Polygala senega
NE 🐾
tufted milkwort
Polygala comosa
CR 🐾
Urartuan Milkwort
Polygala urartu
EN 🐾
Whorl Milkwort
Polygala verticillata
NE
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